Network Administrator

Title: Network Engineer

Location: Milpitas CA 95035

Duration: 12 Months

Position Summary:

Job Summary

1. Hands-on Network Administrator with strong Cisco switch configuration experience.
2. CCNA certification is mandatory (minimum requirement). Candidates without CCNA are unlikely to be considered.
3. Minimum 5 years of networking experience, preferably supporting enterprise/campus networks.
4. 100% onsite in Milpitas, CA – no remote or hybrid option.
5. Someone who can deploy, configure, and decommission network equipment during campus expansion projects—not someone who designs network architecture.

Must-Have Skills

• CCNA certification (required).
• Experience configuring Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches (most important skill).
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 networking.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and decommissioning Cisco switches.
• Ability to support network changes without causing broadcast storms or network disruptions.
• Experience working on campus network environments.
• 5 years of practical network administration/engineering experience.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills

• Experience with Arista switches (7050 series).
• Experience with SolarWinds Orion.
• Experience with Cacti monitoring.
• Experience updating monitoring tools after switch deployment/removal.
• Experience in large enterprise environments.
• Network Engineer, Network Operations Engineer, Data Center Technician, or Network Technician backgrounds are all acceptable if they have strong Cisco configuration experience.

What the Candidate Will Do

• Configure and deploy Cisco switches.
• Decommission old network equipment.
• Support ongoing campus expansion and clean room projects.
• Update SolarWinds Orion and Cacti after deployments.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Occasionally assist operations when project work is light.
• Follow engineering designs rather than creating them.

Education

• Education is not important.
• High school diploma is acceptable.
• The manager specifically stated that practical networking skills are much more valuable than advanced degrees.

Experience Level

• Minimum: 5 years.
• More experienced candidates (10 years) are acceptable if they fit the budget.
• A separate senior-level opening may be considered for exceptional candidates with CCNP/CCIE.

Interview Process

1. Manager screening.
2. Technical interview with the U.S. networking team.
3. Technical interview with an overseas networking team member.